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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.20, 158.90 and 78.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.20, 158.90 and 78.35 is: 108.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.20 : 158.90 = 78.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.20/158.90 = 78.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.20x = 158.90 × 78.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.20x = 12,448.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,448.63/115.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.06

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